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Megan Bruinsma
January 15, 2026

Windermere High boys soccer claims Metro Champions title

The Wolverines defeated Innovation 4-0 to secure the Metro Championship.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 15, 2026

Ocoee High welcomes a new football assistant coach

Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz will join the Knights’ sideline for the upcoming season.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 14, 2026

The First Academy football players participate in Navy All-American Bowl

Danny Odem, Devin Jackson and Reed Ramiser played in the national bowl game.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 13, 2026

Ocoee's Lady Knights are striving to run it back to states

The Ocoee girls basketball made a historic Cinderella run in the postseason last year. The Knights return this season with a renewed hunger and nine new players.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 13, 2026

Athlete of the Week: J.C. Lewis, West Orange soccer

West Orange boys soccer forward J.C. Lewis is leading the team in its No. 25 national ranking.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 13, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee girls basketball tops Horizon

Ocoee High is back on the winning streak; Horizon falls to 7-6.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 12, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere finishes second in Metro West Conference tournament

Windermere fell 47-44 in its rematch with Evans for the Metro West Conference tournament.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 9, 2026

Horizon High welcomes new softball head coach

Jay Mudd will step in as Horizon’s softball head coach for the 2026 season.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 8, 2026

Olympia High athletic director Russell Wambles retires

After almost 29 years in athletic administration, Russell Wambles retired.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 7, 2026

Olympia boys basketball junior reaches 1,000 points

The Titans' guard James Nowells joined the 1K club in the Titans’ defeat over LBV.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: 407Basketball built the training hub for young athletes

After growing from Windermere Basketball Academy and fusing with 407Volleyball, 407Sports is welcoming a new era of youth training, academics and growth.